Meta reaches $17B settlement. And, nuclear regulator to abandon radiation safety rule

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Published on August 27, 2026 • Originally reported by Brittney Melton. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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Meta and the states that sued the company have agreed to a $17 billion settlement. And, nuclear regulators are preparing to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule.

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